AI Security Architect

Manulife group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 113,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Mental health support

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Manulife Financial Corporation is seeking an experienced Security Architect to lead enterprise security controls across infrastructure, cloud, and applications. You will design AI security governance, align with standards, and guide risk-based remediation with stakeholders.

The role emphasizes cloud security, AI governance, and strategic security leadership within a hybrid work model at Manulife. A senior background in security architecture is essential, with professional certifications valued.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, security architecture, or a related field with progressive responsibility in enterprise environments.
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing security controls for cloud platforms, data platforms, and large-scale enterprise technology solutions.
• 3+ years of experience securing AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics solutions, including AI governance, data protection, and risk management practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise security controls and architecture standards across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls, identifies gaps, and drive risk-based remediation and continuous improvement activities.
• Design and deliver custom security solutions, integrations, and automation capabilities to address evolving business and security requirements.
• Establish and maintain security controls and governance practices for the secure adoption and use of AI technologies.
• Provide strategic security guidance and ensures alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security architecture

Cloud security

AI governance

Risk management

Enterprise security

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Info Security/Engineering

Master's degree considered an asset

Industry certifications (CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect)

Job description

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement enterprise security controls and architecture standards across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls, identifies gaps, and drive risk-based remediation and continuous improvement activities.
• Design and deliver custom security solutions, integrations, and automation capabilities to address evolving business and security requirements.
• Establish and maintain security controls and governance practices for the secure adoption and use of AI technologies.
• Provide strategic security guidance and ensures alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, security architecture, or a related field, with progressive responsibility in enterprise environments.
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing security controls for cloud platforms, data platforms, and large-scale enterprise technology solutions.
• 3+ years of experience securing AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics solutions, including AI governance, data protection, and risk management practices.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related discipline; Master's degree considered an asset.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent are considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing and implementing enterprise AI security strategies, governance frameworks, and security architectures.
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML security risks, including model poisoning, prompt injection, data leakage, adversarial attacks, and model abuse.
• Experience securing cloud-native data and AI platforms, including Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Databricks
• Knowledge of industry frameworks and standards related to cybersecurity, privacy, AI governance, and responsible AI.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and business teams at all levels.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$113,000.00 CAD - $163,000.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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